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Steam News16 February 20264mo ago

Demo Update Available On Beta Branch

Hey there, bestest tycoonettes and tycoons! We are very busy and hard at work on the game, and we want the demo to reflect how far we've come already.

In this update7

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Full Aquapark Tycoon update

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Hey there, bestest tycoonettes and tycoons!

What changed

2 fixes21 additions13 changes0 removals
  • Compatibility
  • Gameplay
  • Store
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
changedBeta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch . The beta branch is for testing changes and for finding and fixing errors.
changedThis is how you get access to the beta branch: Right-Click on Aquapark Tycoon Demo in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch ' Beta Branch - Newest Changes '.
addedGameplay"A lot has happened in the game, and we'll only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely check out the game to see all the small details that are new :)"
addedGameplayAdded a POV Mode for slides
addedGameplayJoy Sparks can now be used to heal injuries and revive guests
changedGameplayImproved pollution & decay gameplay of attractions

Aquapark Tycoon changes

changedBeta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch . The beta branch is for testing changes and for finding and fixing errors.
changedThis is how you get access to the beta branch: Right-Click on Aquapark Tycoon Demo in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch ' Beta Branch - Newest Changes '.
added"A lot has happened in the game, and we'll only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely check out the game to see all the small details that are new :)"
addedAdded a POV Mode for slides
addedJoy Sparks can now be used to heal injuries and revive guests

We are very busy and hard at work on the game, and we want the demo to reflect how far we've come already. So get ready for a nice feature update for the demo, bringing it up to date with the latest development status!

Beta Branch Note: These changes are currently available on the beta branch. The beta branch is for testing changes and for finding and fixing errors.

This is how you get access to the beta branch: Right-Click on Aquapark Tycoon Demo in your Steam list, Properties -> Betas -> Select branch 'Beta Branch - Newest Changes'.

Gameplay

"A lot has happened in the game, and we'll only list the biggest, most important changes here. You should definitely check out the game to see all the small details that are new :)"

  • Added a POV Mode for slides

  • Joy Sparks can now be used to heal injuries and revive guests

  • Improved pollution & decay gameplay of attractions

  • Added more wall & roof objects

  • Added bridges

  • Added water sprayer objects

  • Added basic counter-only versions of all shops & stalls

  • Heating & electricity cost are now communicated separately & clearly

  • Added more terrains for you to build

  • Made guests falling out of slides more realistic

Research

  • Added a Research Tree

  • Investing into research now nets you Research Points

  • Research Points can be used to unlock attractions, shops or themes

Moving Objects

  • Objects can now be moved after they were placed

  • Objects can now be freely rotated as desired

  • Objects can now be freely moved as desired

  • Objects can now be scaled bigger and smaller

Graphics

  • Improved Visuals of Saunas & Pools

  • Added particles to many animations

  • Lots and lots of small visual fixes

  • Improved customization of object colors

  • Added color presets

UI

  • Completely overhauled the entire UI

  • Added configurable UI Scaling

  • Added a new Infusion Mixing UI

  • Sauna benches are now easier to find in the UI

    • (it wasn't a bug, just a little hard to find! Sorry for that and thanks for all the feedback!)

  • Added visualisation for pool areas (swimmer, non-swimmer, fun, wellness, etc.)

  • Added particles for when a pool, sauna or slide improves its score

  • Windows of attractions or characters now show a screenshot of their attraction or character

SFX

  • Added many more sound effects

  • Improved and balanced many existing sound effects

Bugfixes

  • Fixed several crashes

  • Fixed various localisation issues

  • Improved pathing of staff

  • Improved pathing of guests

Source

Steam News / 16 February 2026

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